F42 5’7 SW219 CW209 Goal 175 ish
I started 16:8 IF with CICO on 8/1 and it’s going really well. I was having all sorts of digestive issues, especially bloating and discomfort and it’s gone. I even went on a vacation this week and I lost 1.5 lbs while on vacation, never in my life has that happened before.
One thing I am struggling with is headaches. I am actually getting them in the evening, before and during dinner. I am wondering if it is caffeine related since I have upped my black coffee intake in the morning during my fasting window? Anyone else experience this and have advice?
Answer
Record water consumption for a bit to ensure you are getting enough. In a fairly seditary day, you should ideally get half your body weight (lb) in ounces. So…12 or 13 cups / 3 liters
Also ensure you get good electrolytes. A lot of people doing IF seem to have similar issues when that is low…especially if going lower carb